A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5981673 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34758787 epoch_slot_no: 25987 block_no: 5981496 slot_leader_id: 5388331 size: 3324 time: 2021-07-15 04:57:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c8dce02bb227cd53bf2727779b501f3c7736dab6b31fddcf33e10950bb65258Block Operator
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